# AhrefsSiteAudit

Operator: Ahrefs
Purpose: SEO analysis
Reviewed: 2026-09-14
HTTP identifier: AhrefsSiteAudit
robots.txt token: AhrefsSiteAudit

## What is AhrefsSiteAudit?

Runs site audits configured in Ahrefs.

## How to identify it

Look for the AhrefsSiteAudit identifier in a request’s User-Agent. This is a name match, not identity verification. Version strings may change.

## How to check identity

Correlate with an authorized audit and the operator’s published network guidance.

## Access and robots.txt

Ahrefs Site Audit follows robots.txt by default. A verified site owner can configure an override for an authorized audit.

Optional full-site opt-out; merge with existing rules only if intended. Not a security control.

```text
User-agent: AhrefsSiteAudit
Disallow: /
```

## What it means in your analytics

A scheduled audit can explain a burst of requests. It should not be counted as organic discovery or user demand.

## Useful measures

Audit URL coverage; Failed responses; Crawl duration.

## What to check next

Check your audit schedule and crawl settings before investigating a traffic spike as an external incident.

## Sources

- [ahrefs.com](https://ahrefs.com/robot/)

Operator facts are source-backed; interpretation and actions are Apostl guidance.

## Related profiles

- [AhrefsBot](https://apostl.dev/bots/ahrefsbot)
- [UptimeRobot](https://apostl.dev/bots/uptimerobot)

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